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SUMMARY:Arthur Lee: The Unknown Revolutionary
DESCRIPTION:He was a spy\, propagandist\, and diplomat who played a critical role during the American Revolution\, yet Arthur Lee remains unheralded among Revolutionary figures. \nJoin Encyclopedia Virginia Managing Editor Patti Miller and Gordon Blaine Steffey of Stratford Hall to discover the fascinating life of Arthur Lee. \nRegister for free with Encyclopedia Virginia
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/arthur-lee-ev/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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SUMMARY:Discount Admission Day - Leading Ladies: The Lee Women of Stratford Hall
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy $5 admission for the Leading Ladies: The Lee Women of Stratford Hall self-guided audio tour in recognition of Women’s History Month and to commemorate International Women’s Day! \nGet online tickets here. \nPreregistration is not required. Tickets are available at Stratford Hall the day of the event. \n$5.00 for ages 6+ (House and Grounds) \nFree for Children 5 and under and for Friends of Stratford \nLast Great House entry is at 4 p.m. Audio tours are valid on the date of purchase and are 60 – 75 minutes in duration. Please plan accordingly. \nWith an audio tour ticket\,  you can also enjoy the hiking trails\, public beach area\, gardens\, public grounds\, Visitor Center\, and Gift Shop.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/discount-admission-day-leading-ladies-the-lee-women-of-stratford-hall/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260315T140000
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SUMMARY:Fossil Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Stratford Hall is pleased to host the inaugural meeting of its new Fossil Club on Sunday\, March 15 at 12:30 p.m. in the Jessie Ball DuPont Memorial Library. Meet our paleo volunteers\, share treasures\, solve mysteries\, and hatch a plan for prehistoric pursuits! Stay for a mystery lecture at 2 p.m. from one of our volunteers! \nRegister to receive updates on our Fossil Excursion events!
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/fossil-club-meeting/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260322T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260320T143252Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T143252Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Women's History Month Lecture with Dr. Laura F. Edwards
DESCRIPTION:2026 Women’s History Month Lecture with Dr. Laura F. Edwards \nMarch 22\, 2026 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm \nVirtual\, $5 \nGET TICKETS HERE \nMake plans to attend our annual Women’s History Month Lecture on Sunday\, March 22 at 2 p.m.! This special lecture will be given virtually by Dr. Laura F. Edwards on her 2022 history Only the Clothes on Her Back: Clothing and the Hidden History of Power in the Nineteenth-Century United States. Registrants will be sent a Zoom link prior to the lecture. \nLaura F. Edwards is a legal historian whose research focuses on the nineteenth-century United States. She holds a B.A. in American Culture from Northwestern University\, a Ph.D. in History from the University of North Carolina\, Chapel Hill\, and taught at Duke University for twenty years before coming to Princeton. She is the author of four other books: Gendered Strife and Confusion: The Political Culture of Reconstruction (1997)\, Scarlet Doesn’t Live Here Anymore: Southern Women in the Civil War Era (2001); The People and Their Peace: Legal Culture and the Transformation of Inequality in the Post-Revolutionary South (2009)\, and A Legal History of the Civil War and Reconstruction: A Nation of Rights (2015).
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/2026-womens-history-month-lecture/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260404T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260404T103000
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SUMMARY:Bunny Breakfast Buffet 2026
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a delicious Bunny Breakfast Buffet from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in the Dining Room at Stratford Hall where we will offer a full breakfast to keep you fueled for the egg-ceptional hunt! Breakfast includes a pancake bar with your favorite toppings: chocolate chips\, powdered sugar\, berry compote\, fresh fruit\, sprinkles\, syrup and whipped cream\, bacon\, sausage\, scrambled eggs\, breakfast potatoes\, yogurt\, granola\, and fresh fruit! Make your favorite blend of hot chocolate with toppings from our hot chocolate bar\, or choose from the breakfast classics coffee\, tea\, juice\, or milk. \n$25 for Adults (13+)\n$15 for Children (ages 4-12)\nFree for children 3 and under \nGET TICKETS\nDon’t miss the opportunity to take pictures with the Easter Bunny throughout breakfast. \nSpace is limited and advance registrations will close Friday\, March 27. \nFollowing the breakfast\, join Stratford Hall Historic Preserve & the Northern Neck Lodge 32 of the Fraternal Order of Police for an Easter Eggstravaganza! \nAdmission and activities for the Easter Eggstravaganza are free. RSVP to let us know you’re coming! Does not include entrance to the Bunny Breakfast or the historic Great House. \nEaster activities from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\, with the Easter Egg Hunt beginning promptly at 11:00 a.m. \nDon’t miss out on the joy and egg-citement of our Easter Eggstravaganza and Bunny Breakfast!
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/bunny-breakfast-2026/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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SUMMARY:Easter Eggstravaganza 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Stratford Hall and the local Northern Neck Lodge No. 32 of the Fraternal Order of Police for a free Easter Eggstravaganza\, including egg hunt and activities\, on the Great House Oval! Activities will begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue until 1:00 p.m. The Easter egg hunt will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. Special prizes will be awarded to the most egg-ceptional collectors! \nFollowing the egg hunt\, enjoy a complimentary hot dog lunch while supplies last. Courtesy of Northern Neck Lodge No. 32 of the Fraternal Order of Police. \nImportant details: \n\nPlan to arrive between 10 – 10:30 a.m. for the egg hunt.\nBring your own basket for the egg hunt.\nThere will be designated egg hunt locations for children ages 0-2 years; 3-4 years; 5-6 years; 7-8 years; 9-10 years; and 11-12 years.\nDon’t forget your camera for photos with the Easter Bunny.\nBe sure to drop off your empty eggs before you leave!\n\nAdmission and activities for the Easter Eggstravaganza are free\, though we’d love to know you’re coming!  \nRSVP TODAY!\nAdmission does not include entrance to the Bunny Breakfast Buffet or the historic Great House. \nMark your calendars and hop on over to Stratford Hall for a day of Easter fun!
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/easter-eggstravaganza-2026/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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SUMMARY:Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:During your next stop at Stratford Hall\, be sure to visit the Gift Shop to explore our Plant Sale options available April 4 – 26! We’ll have heirloom vegetables\, culinary herbs\, perennials\, trees\, and shrubs–all straight from the Stratford Hall greenhouse. The selection of plants will vary during the sale\, so come back weekly for new items! \nGift Shop Hours April 4 – May 26:\nMonday – Friday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nSaturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. \nAdmission is not required to visit the Gift Shop or Plant Sale.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/plant-sale-2026/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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SUMMARY:Historic Garden Week in the Northern Neck
DESCRIPTION:Stratford Hall is honored to once again participate in the Garden Club of Virginia’s Historic Garden Week! On Wednesday\, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, Garden Club of the Northern Neck ticket holders receive FREE grounds admission (Great House self-guided audio tours not included). Simply arrive at the Visitor Center and show your ticket! Explore the restored East Garden and browse our Plant Sale\, offered April 4 – 26. A selection of heirloom vegetables\, culinary herbs\, perennials\, trees\, and shrubs–straight from the Stratford Hall greenhouse–will be on sale at the Gift Shop. The selection of plants will vary during the sale\, so come back weekly for new items! \nTo learn more and join the tour\, visit gcvirginia.org/historic-garden-week/tours/northern-neck. For questions\, please contact northernneck@vagardenweek.org. \nGuests interested in purchasing admission to the Great House are encouraged to visit our ticketing page or the Stratford Hall Visitor Center. \n\nStratford Hall’s gardens have a long and rich history. When the Robert E. Lee Memorial Foundation signed an agreement with The Garden Club of Virginia in 1929 to restore the gardens at Stratford Hall\, all that remained of the East Garden was a flat area overgrown with weeds\, a few ancient beech trees\, and a crumbling brick wall of uncertain origins. But we know from a letter written in 1790 by Thomas Lee Shippen\, grandson of Stratford Hall’s builder\, that there were “gardens\, vineyards\, orangeries and lawns which surround the house.” \nIn 1933\, the Garden Club of Virginia installed a boxwood garden to the east of the Great House. This marked the Club’s second restoration and was designed by Morley J. Williams\, nicknamed the father of Colonial Revival gardens. \nThe East Garden has been modified over the years with the most recent work\, based on archaeology and research\, completed in the summer of 2019. Working in conjunction with landscape architect firm Rieley and Associates of Charlottesville VA\, the Garden Club of Virginia and Stratford Hall completed the restoration of the upper tier of the East Garden according to a design of a mid-18th century plantation garden. \nThe garden currently showcases juxtaposed authentic 18th-century and Colonial Revival garden designs. Fruit trees\, annuals\, perennials\, and heirloom vegetables have been planted to complete the restoration showcasing one of the most visually stunning and accurate displays of 18th-century landscape in the country.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/historic-garden-week-2026/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260607T160000
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SUMMARY:Virginia Resolved 2026
DESCRIPTION:Start your summer where the Revolution started.\nMark Your Calendar for Virginia Resolved: June 6 & 7\nCelebrate the 250th anniversary of Richard Henry Lee’s Resolution for Independence with Stratford Hall Historic Preserve\, Westmoreland County\, and the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission! Plan for a weekend of revolutionary activity–living history interpreters and demonstrations\, cavalry drills\, historic speeches\, a citizenship ceremony\, fireworks\, and plenty of food\, music\, and family fun. Stay tuned for more details and the full event schedule. \nVisit Our Signature Event Page For More Details!
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/virginia-resolved-2026/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713
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SUMMARY:2026 Teachers Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Riotous Assemblies: From Resistance to Revolution \nWe are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Stratford Hall Teachers Seminar.\n\n\nHosted by Stratford Hall in partnership with Preservation Virginia from July 9–12\, 2026\, “Riotous Assemblies” will explore how enslaved\, ordinary\, and elite people contested imperial power.\n\n\nMoving beyond simple narratives of the founders\, this seminar examines the diverse mechanisms of popular dissent that shaped the path to independence—from boycotts and petitions to crowd actions\, clandestine networks\, and material sabotage. Participants will not only investigate the history of the 18th century but also discuss the continuing relevance of these tactics in free societies today.\n\nAPPLY NOW\nWhy Apply?\n\n\nBroaden the Narrative: Investigate how resistance was forged across class and racial lines.\n\n\nPlace-Based Inquiry: Walk the landscape where the Lees and the enslaved community navigated the shifting tides of revolution. Travel-study destination TBA.\n\n\nPedagogy Focus: Work with master teachers to translate these complex themes of power and protest into dynamic classroom lessons.\n\nWhat does the Seminar include? Onsite presentations from leading scholars\, an immersive travel-study excursion (stay tuned for location announcement!)\, and dedicated K–12 workshops translating historical insights into dynamic classroom lessons. \n  \nWhat’s covered? Meals\, excursion costs\, and single-room accommodations onsite at Stratford Hall are provided at no charge. We do request a $50 nonrefundable deposit to reserve your space upon acceptance to the Seminar. \n  \nAPPLICATIONS OPEN FEBRUARY 1\nAPPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 31\nINVITATIONS TO PARTICIPATE APRIL 5\nDEADLINE TO ACCEPT APRIL 10 (with $50 nonrefundable deposit)\nADMISSIONS FROM WAITLIST APRIL 15\nADMISSIONS CLOSED APRIL 20
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/2026-teachers-seminar/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T180000
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SUMMARY:First Africans Day
DESCRIPTION:Archival records show that in July of 1738\, seventy enslaved West Africans consigned to Thomas Lee of Virginia arrived in the south Potomac aboard the Liverpool Merchant. Some helped to create and sustain what would become Stratford\, others were sold to neighboring plantations. Each year\, we remember these “first Africans” and honor all the ancestors once enslaved here by commemorating their lives\, cultures\, contributions\, and resilience. \nAdmission is free and includes access to the Great House\, grounds\, and all First Africans Day activities including: \n10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony at the African American Cemetery with Cheyney McKnight\, Tanyah Dadze\, Slam Stewart\, and the Shiloh Baptist Church Choir \n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Keynote Speech in the Council House by Adrienne Whaley\, Director of Education & Community Engagement at the Museum of the American Revolution \n12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Performance by the KanKouran West African Dance Company on the Great House Lawn \n12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Historic Area Activities \nFoodways with Dontavius Williams in the Historic Kitchen (ends at 3:00 p.m.)\nPayne Cabin interpretation with Willie & Hope Wright\nHistoric trades with Harold Caldwell at the Southwest Outbuilding\nTextiles with Nastassia Parker in the Great House Spinning and Weaving Room\n2:00 p.m. Tobacco demonstration with Harold Caldwell at the Southwest Outbuilding \n3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Drum circle with SlamOne & Music of the African Diaspora in the East Garden \n4:00 p.m. Chronicles of Adam with Dontavius Williams and open mic in the Great House Great Hall \n5:15 – 5:45 p.m. Closing Ceremony on the Stratford Beach \nTours & Galleries: Self-guided Great House audio tours will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (last entry at 3 p.m.) with the Stratford at the Crossroads Gallery and the new Mary Belin duPont Laird Gallery in the Visitor Center open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nCheck-in & Parking: Admission is free\, no tickets are required for entry. Parking is available at the Visitor Center for activities in the Historic Area\, near the African American Cemetery for the Opening Ceremony and Keynote Speech\, and at the Stratford Beach for the Closing Ceremony. Please note the Stratford Beach will be closed until 11:00 a.m. \nFood & Drink: Water stations will be available throughout the site. Visitors are welcome to bring a personal water bottle. Outside food and other beverages are not permitted. Our food truck partners will be in the Historic Area from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.\, including \nAimee’s Sandwiches\nA & B’s Creamery & Treats\nDoveShack’s Smoked BBQ
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/first-africans-day-2026/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T090000
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SUMMARY:Fossil Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens at 7:00 p.m. EST on July 19. Get tickets here. \nDating from the Miocene Epoch – approximately 15 to 6 million years ago\, the Stratford Cliffs are part of a rare geological phenomenon ranking among the most important fossil research sites in the Mid-Atlantic region. Whether you are a seasoned collector\, or this is your first experience\, Stratford Hall is the place for you! Spend a day hunting for fossils along the shores of the Potomac River\, explore the Stratford Cliffs\, and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the great outdoors. \nExcursions last approximately 6 hours\, weather permitting. During these trips\, participants are accompanied by Stratford Hall employees and/or volunteer guides and given access to the restricted area of the beach which includes approximately 2.5 miles of riverfront. \nFossil hunting excursions are designed so that participants can set their own pace dependent upon their experience level and physical abilities. However\, we do rate our fossil hunting excursions at a moderately strenuous activity level. Trips involve long periods of standing and walking\, crossing slick or uneven surfaces\, climbing over and/or under downed trees\, and wading in water. Due to changes in weather conditions\, water levels\, and the influence of tides there are portions of the beach that may not be accessible at all by foot. \n  \nPlease read our full FAQ document(opens in a new tab) and note the following regarding check-in: \n\nGuests should arrive at the Visitor Center prior to 9 a.m.\nThe door to the Visitor Center will not open before 9 a.m.\nGuests must complete a release form and a collections management policy prior to going down to the beach\, or they will not be given permission to go beyond the ropes.\n\n  \nGroup sizes are approximately 40 participants per trip. Please be aware that while there are guides available during these excursions to ensure guest safety and assist with fossil hunting tips and identification\, we do not classify these as “guided” experiences as the ratio of participants to guides is typically 7:1. Minimum age requirement for all fossil hunting excursions is 8 years old. Any participant under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. \nFossil hunting excursions are weather dependent activities and Stratford Hall reserves the right to cancel excursions at any time. A full refund will be given unless the cancellation is due to inclement weather\, in which case a reschedule date will be provided. All participant cancellations require a 48-hour email notice before the excursion takes place. Absence from an excursion is nonrefundable. Refunds are the sole discretion of Stratford Hall and will be considered in such cases where there is an illness or emergency. All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to Mary Bowman at mbowman@stratfordhall.org.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/fossil-excursion-august-2026/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260716T193406Z
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UID:15324-1789812000-1789920000@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:Wine & Oyster Festival
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy tastings from over a dozen Virginia wineries and access to coastal oysters\, distilleries\, live music\, artisan booths\, food trucks\, family fun\, car shows & more! \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Wine Tasting Tickets: $35 (July 1 – September 18)\nGeneral Admission Wine Tasting Tickets: $50\nNon-Tasting Tickets: $25\nChildren Ages 7-12: $10\nChildren Ages 6 & Under: FREE \nGet Tickets Here \nVisit Festival Homepage
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/wine-oyster-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000
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UID:15333-1790413200-1790434800@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:Fossil Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens at 7:00 p.m. EST on August 29. Get tickets here. \nDating from the Miocene Epoch – approximately 15 to 6 million years ago\, the Stratford Cliffs are part of a rare geological phenomenon ranking among the most important fossil research sites in the Mid-Atlantic region. Whether you are a seasoned collector\, or this is your first experience\, Stratford Hall is the place for you! Spend a day hunting for fossils along the shores of the Potomac River\, explore the Stratford Cliffs\, and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the great outdoors. \nExcursions last approximately 6 hours\, weather permitting. During these trips\, participants are accompanied by Stratford Hall employees and/or volunteer guides and given access to the restricted area of the beach which includes approximately 2.5 miles of riverfront. \nFossil hunting excursions are designed so that participants can set their own pace dependent upon their experience level and physical abilities. However\, we do rate our fossil hunting excursions at a moderately strenuous activity level. Trips involve long periods of standing and walking\, crossing slick or uneven surfaces\, climbing over and/or under downed trees\, and wading in water. Due to changes in weather conditions\, water levels\, and the influence of tides there are portions of the beach that may not be accessible at all by foot. \n  \nPlease read our full FAQ document(opens in a new tab) and note the following regarding check-in: \n\nGuests should arrive at the Visitor Center prior to 9 a.m.\nThe door to the Visitor Center will not open before 9 a.m.\nGuests must complete a release form and a collections management policy prior to going down to the beach\, or they will not be given permission to go beyond the ropes.\n\n  \nGroup sizes are approximately 40 participants per trip. Please be aware that while there are guides available during these excursions to ensure guest safety and assist with fossil hunting tips and identification\, we do not classify these as “guided” experiences as the ratio of participants to guides is typically 7:1. Minimum age requirement for all fossil hunting excursions is 8 years old. Any participant under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. \nFossil hunting excursions are weather dependent activities and Stratford Hall reserves the right to cancel excursions at any time. A full refund will be given unless the cancellation is due to inclement weather\, in which case a reschedule date will be provided. All participant cancellations require a 48-hour email notice before the excursion takes place. Absence from an excursion is nonrefundable. Refunds are the sole discretion of Stratford Hall and will be considered in such cases where there is an illness or emergency. All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to Mary Bowman at mbowman@stratfordhall.org.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/fossil-excursion-september-2026/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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UID:15337-1791622800-1791644400@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:Fossil Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens at 7:00 p.m. EST on September 12. Get tickets here. \nDating from the Miocene Epoch – approximately 15 to 6 million years ago\, the Stratford Cliffs are part of a rare geological phenomenon ranking among the most important fossil research sites in the Mid-Atlantic region. Whether you are a seasoned collector\, or this is your first experience\, Stratford Hall is the place for you! Spend a day hunting for fossils along the shores of the Potomac River\, explore the Stratford Cliffs\, and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the great outdoors. \nExcursions last approximately 6 hours\, weather permitting. During these trips\, participants are accompanied by Stratford Hall employees and/or volunteer guides and given access to the restricted area of the beach which includes approximately 2.5 miles of riverfront. \nFossil hunting excursions are designed so that participants can set their own pace dependent upon their experience level and physical abilities. However\, we do rate our fossil hunting excursions at a moderately strenuous activity level. Trips involve long periods of standing and walking\, crossing slick or uneven surfaces\, climbing over and/or under downed trees\, and wading in water. Due to changes in weather conditions\, water levels\, and the influence of tides there are portions of the beach that may not be accessible at all by foot. \n  \nPlease read our full FAQ document(opens in a new tab) and note the following regarding check-in: \n\nGuests should arrive at the Visitor Center prior to 9 a.m.\nThe door to the Visitor Center will not open before 9 a.m.\nGuests must complete a release form and a collections management policy prior to going down to the beach\, or they will not be given permission to go beyond the ropes.\n\n  \nGroup sizes are approximately 40 participants per trip. Please be aware that while there are guides available during these excursions to ensure guest safety and assist with fossil hunting tips and identification\, we do not classify these as “guided” experiences as the ratio of participants to guides is typically 7:1. Minimum age requirement for all fossil hunting excursions is 8 years old. Any participant under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. \nFossil hunting excursions are weather dependent activities and Stratford Hall reserves the right to cancel excursions at any time. A full refund will be given unless the cancellation is due to inclement weather\, in which case a reschedule date will be provided. All participant cancellations require a 48-hour email notice before the excursion takes place. Absence from an excursion is nonrefundable. Refunds are the sole discretion of Stratford Hall and will be considered in such cases where there is an illness or emergency. All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to Mary Bowman at mbowman@stratfordhall.org.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/fossil-excursion-october-2026/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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